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Musselman's Applesauce 4 Pack Big Cup, Cinnamon
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Musselman's Applesauce 4 Pack Big Cup, Cinnamon

Musselman's
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
0g
Protein
32g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Musselman's Applesauce 4 Pack Big Cup, Cinnamon is a familiar grocery aisle sight — stacked in the refrigerated or shelf-stable fruit/snacks section near other single-serve applesauces, fruit cups, and children’s snacks. The label leans into Americana: “100% American grown apples” and “Handpicked from our family farms since 1907,” signaling heritage and farm-to-table storytelling aimed at parents who want a simple, trusted snack for kids. The cinnamon flavor and “Big Cup” format position it as a convenient, ready-to-eat option for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, road trips, and quick breakfast add-ons. Packaging is single-serve plastic cups sold as a multipack; the ritual is grab-and-go—pop a lid, spoon, and eat cold or warm briefly. Sensory notes: a smooth, slightly pulpy texture with the warm spice of cinnamon dispersed through a sweet apple base; a visually clear applesauce with tiny cinnamon specks and a glossy surface. Label characteristics create mild health halos — emphasis on American-grown apples and an explicit vitamin C (ascorbic acid) addition to maintain color — while there is no organic certification displayed. Marketing skews toward busy families seeking convenience and perceived wholesomeness rather than gourmet indulgence. In plain processing terms, this is a prepared fruit product: apples cooked and sweetened, packaged for long shelf life with a minimal ingredient list that includes added sugar and ascorbic acid. Nutrition highlights on the pack list 130 calories, 10 mg sodium, and 32 g sugars, reflecting its sweetened profile despite the simple, fruit-forward branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6.0 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars21g42%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Apples,, Sugar,, Water, and, Cinnamon., Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C), Added, to, Maintain, Color..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole food (apples) but also added sugar and a preservative (ascorbic acid) and is packaged as a ready-to-eat product, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Musselman's Applesauce 4 Pack Big Cup, Cinnamon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This applesauce is a fun, sweet treat that packs in some vitamins from the apples, but it does have added sugars—21 grams per serving, to be exact. If you're looking for a wholesome snack, it’s great in moderation, especially if you're balancing it with other nutrient-dense foods.

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